This Quirky Project Turns Old Plastic Toys into Artistic Storage Lids
Tana Makmanee — June 8, 2013 — Life-Stages
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If you're looking for a creative way to make use of your old toys and plastic figurines, then these DIY plastic leg lids will definitely add some eccentric features to your otherwise ordinary mason jars.
While plastic toys and dolls are often kept away or thrown out as we get older, sometimes it's nice to incorporate those features into our home decor, and these plastic leg lids are a more eerie approach to referencing those childhood memories. This unique DIY activity involves choosing a few of your favorite plastic dolls, cutting them in half, gluing them to a lid and then spray painting them all in one color.
Featured on the site 'Tuts+,' this DIY activity is a unique way to incorporate your favorite childhood toys into your decor -- as long as you don't mind cutting them into pieces.
While plastic toys and dolls are often kept away or thrown out as we get older, sometimes it's nice to incorporate those features into our home decor, and these plastic leg lids are a more eerie approach to referencing those childhood memories. This unique DIY activity involves choosing a few of your favorite plastic dolls, cutting them in half, gluing them to a lid and then spray painting them all in one color.
Featured on the site 'Tuts+,' this DIY activity is a unique way to incorporate your favorite childhood toys into your decor -- as long as you don't mind cutting them into pieces.
Trend Themes
1. Upcycling Plastic Toys - Exploring innovative ways to repurpose plastic toys into functional and artistic items.
2. DIY Home Decor - The trend of creating unique and personalized home decor items through do-it-yourself (DIY) projects.
3. Nostalgia in Design - Incorporating features from childhood memories into design elements for a nostalgic and whimsical touch.
Industry Implications
1. Craft and Hobby - Opportunities for businesses to cater to the growing demand for DIY craft projects and supplies.
2. Home and Interior Design - Innovative ideas for designers and businesses to create unique and personalized home decor products.
3. Toy and Collectibles - Exploring the potential for business expansion by repurposing old toys and collectibles into new products.
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